Obituary of James Milton Cochran

James Milton Cochran, 81, of Talladega, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 26, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, June Llewallyn Cochran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Maude Baker and an infant grandson, Stephen Cochran. Milton is a graduate of Talladega High School class of 1954. He then joined the Talladega National Guard where he honorably served for 14 years earning the rank of Master Sergeant. He worked at Wehadkee Yarn Mills and retired after 33 years of service. He proudly worked with the Talladega Rescue Squad and he volunteered as a Little League Baseball Coach for many years. Milton and June owned the local business, Fisher’s of Men Christian Bookstore for 39 years. He loved the Lord and had a passion for witnessing in HIS name. He was a Deacon at Munford Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is also survived by his children, Randy Cochran (Debbie), Kerry Cochran (Tami), Melanie Cochran Barksdale (John Thomas), and Jamie Cochran (Tammi). Grandchildren Randi Leigh Lail (Richard), Megan Hoyle (Miles), Tyler Barksdale, Christopher Cochran, Hunter Cochran, Nicholas Cochran. Great-grandchildren, LeighAnna McCardle, Madilyn McCardle, and Miller Hoyle. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Munford Baptist Church. “Honorary” Pallbearers are Tom Williams, Pete Whitworth, Pete Townsend, Wayne Fulmer, Wayne Keahey, Wendell Herrington, Kenneth Llewallyn, Fred Pierce, Pat Fulmer, Ralph Gaither, Bill Camp, Billy Lipham, Jimmy Lipham, Carter McKinnon, Ray Miller, Jimmy Barber, Larry Barber and “The Burger King Breakfast Club.” Services for Mr. Cochran are on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Munford Baptist Church officiated by Deacon John Trickett. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery.